Babar Azam's below-par run in the shortest format saw the selectors drop him from the T20I squad for the New Zealand tour. The former Pakistan T20I captain retained his place in the ODI squad but there was no spot for him in the shortest format.

Babar had the best possible opportunity to force his way into the T20I team by performing well in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025.The right-handed batsman has flopped in the season and managed to score 3 runs in as many innings. He kicked off his campaign with a duck against Quette Gladiators. Babar has scores of 1 and 2 in the past 2 innings.Iceland Cricket, who is known for its witty posts, trolled Babar for his flop show and took a dig at him.

"Class is temporary, form is permanent," Iceland Cricket wrote while reacting to a video of Babar's dismissal in the previous game.

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Peshawar got off to a forgettable start as they lost their openers, Babar and Saim Ayub in 2.1 overs. Courtesy of vital contributions from the middle-order, Peshwar registered a huge total of 227 on the board.The Peshwar Zalmi bowlers did their job to perfection and bowled out Multan Sultans for a mere total of 107 to register a huge 120-run win. It was Peshwar's first win in PSL 2025.They lost to Quette in their first game and suffered another defeat against Islamabad United. They are now placed at the fifth spot. Multan have lost all three matches and are reeling at the last spot. With 3 wins from as many matches, Islamabad United acquire the top spot.Peshwar will face Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars and Quetta in their next 3 games on April 21, 24 and 27, respectively.

The PSL 2025 final is scheduled to be played on May 18 in Lahore.